Thomas HenryHornyold-Strickland, 7th Count della Catena was born on 26 April 1921.1 He was the son of Henry AlbertHornyold-Strickland and Hon.Mary ChristinaStrickland.1 He married Angela MaryEngleheart, daughter of Francis Henry ArnoldEngleheart, on 20 January 1951.1 He died on 7 April 1983 at age 61.2 He succeeded to the title of 7th Count della Catena. He was decorated with the award of the Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.).1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the service of the Royal Navy.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Westmorland between 1973 and 1974.1